Archive for February, 2008
Philanthropist, restaurateur receives Education Collaborative award
RENO, Nev. – The Education Collaborative of Washoe County honored University donor Bertha Miranda for her generous and ongoing support for education at its annual EC Awards program, Feb. 27, at the Silver Legacy Resort and Casino in Reno. Miranda received the Community Leader in a Leading Role award, recognizing extraordinary support provided by community business leaders.... more
Student succeeds, returns to Reno sharing mental health insights
RENO, Nev.—Christiana Bratiotis, University of Nevada, Reno master of social work graduate and Boston University doctoral student, is coming home to raise awareness and provide insight on the complex mental health problem of compulsive hoarding with a program titled, “This Full House: Understanding Compulsive Hoarding.”... more
Journalism conference attracts Pulitzer Prize winners
RENO, Nev. – The Reynolds School of Journalism will discuss the future of journalism, technology, and ethics, March 4-6, on the University of Nevada, Reno campus during its annual Journalism Week. “Think Invent Act” will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning writers and photojournalists including keynote speaker Ken Paulson, editor and senior vice president/news of USA Today.... more
Thomas F. Cargill named 2008 researcher of the year by the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
RENO, Nev. –Professor Thomas F. Cargill, Department of Economics of the College of Business Administration, was awarded the 2008 Regent’s Researcher Award at the Feb. 8 Regent’s meeting.... more
2007 third-lowest year on record for earthquake activity
RENO, Nev. – The Nevada and eastern California region experienced one of its quietest years on record for earthquake activity, according to a study by the University’s Nevada Seismological Laboratory.... more
Campus statement by University President Milt Glick: In support of NIU
RENO, Nev. – Dear Colleagues:
Many of you have followed the news of the recent tragedy at Northern Illinois University (NIU). Many of us feel a connection when tragedy strikes a sister institution. Students, lecture halls, classes, campus life, teaching assistants–all of these details connect us to other campus communities.... more
Cargill named 2008 researcher of the year
Professor Thomas F. Cargill, Department of Economics in the College of Business, University of Nevada, Reno,(UNR) was awarded the 2008 Regents’ Researcher Award at the February 8th Regents’ meeting.... more
Blame it on Barbie? Math education professor says the gender gap is still a problem
RENO, Nev.— When Mattel Toys premiered the talking Barbie doll in 1992, the doll’s first words were, “Math class is tough.” Although the toy makers may have thought they were just stating the obvious, parents and teachers objected to the reflection of a gender disparity in math that continues right into the 21st century.... more
Special son inspires mother to win $1,000 Soroptimist award
RENO, Nev.— Vicki Martinez is a single mother of a child with special needs, a college student, and a teacher and mentor to less-fortunate infants and toddlers. It’s no wonder the Soroptimist International of the Truckee Meadows will award the 39-year-old the club’s $1,000 Women’s Opportunity Award for 2008 in a ceremony on Feb. 12 at the Lakeside Country Club in south Reno.... more
Announcement to campus: Enhancements to campus safety resources
As more University of Nevada, Reno students, faculty and staff have accessed campus safety resources in recent weeks, steps have been taken to continue to expand availability and capacity of those resources. Here is a summary of the latest enhancements to the escort and shuttle services, safety training opportunities, and safety whistle distribution.... more
